Liberty powers through tough schedule, injuries to make state | Softball
Kay Blohowiak
Liberty celebrates after beating Holy Names to clinch a spot in the 3A state tournament.
All along, Liberty softball coach Brian Hartman knew his team was being underrated. Once the Patriots made it to the postseason, they got to prove it.
“Our record doesn’t necessarily reflect the quality of our team,” Hartman said. “We were super close the entire year, and we just had to break through.”
May 23, 2012
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Led by Adrian Villanueva/Sam Bayna doubles team, Lindbergh wins district championship | Tennis
The Lindbergh tennis team won the West Central District championship last weekend.
Lindbergh's doubles team of Adrian Villanueva and Sam Bayna won the district title. The team will take on Nick Gigstad and Jeremy Teske of Ellensburg in the first round of the state tournament.
May 21, 2012
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Kennewick knocks Hazen out of state tourney | Baseball
The Hazen baseball team fell to Kennewick 4-0 in the first round of the 3A state tournament Saturday.
The Highlanders tied a team record for most wins in a season with 15, and finished the year at 15-8.
May 21, 2012
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Josh Gordon, Hiron Redman, Danielle Richards win district titles | 3A track & field
The Liberty boys and girls track teams each placed third at the 3A Sea-King district meet last week.
The boys scored 72 points, behind O'Dea in second and Bellevue in first. The girls finished with 59 points, behind Holy Names and Juanita in first.
May 21, 2012
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Hazen excited, ready for state; Plus a look at Kennewick | Baseball
The Hazen baseball team is getting ready for the state tournament and will leave for Yakima Friday afternoon.
The team takes on Kennewick at 10 a.m. Saturday at County Stadium in Yakima.
"It's all been the kids," said Hazen coach Mike Brundage. "I'm lucky to be in the situation I'm in. These guys put in all the work and all I've got to do is fill out a lineup. I've been very blessed."
May 18, 2012
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Bainbridge knocks Hazen out of state tournament | Soccer
The Hazen boys soccer team lost to Bainbridge 5-0 in the first round of the 3A state tournament Wednesday.
The Highlanders (9-6-4) went down early, as the Spartans scored twice in the first three minutes. Jalen Conway, Sam Bunnell, Ryan Wong and Jordan Lewison all had near-misses for Hazen.
May 17, 2012
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After turning season around, Liberty finishes just short of state | Baseball
The Liberty baseball team finished one game short of state after falling to West Seattle 2-1 Tuesday.
The Patriots (9-15) won six out of their final eight games, including three of four in the KingCo 3A tournament to make a deep playoff run after starting the year 0-9.
May 16, 2012
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Liberty to take on Chief Sealth in district tournament | Softball
The Liberty softball team bounced back from a 7-1 loss against Mount Si to beat Bellevue 5-2 and move on to the district tournament.
The Patriots take on Chief Sealth Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Lower Woodlands Park.
May 14, 2012
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Liberty beats Bellevue, moves to within one game of state | Baseball
The Liberty baseball team topped Bellevue 8-4 Saturday in the KingCo 3A tournament.
The Patriots (7-14) now face West Seattle (10-9) Tuesday in a winner-to-state game. If Liberty wins the game, it will play Timberline May 19 at Bannerwood Park at 10 a.m. in the first round of the 3A state tournament.
May 14, 2012
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Jimmy Schmidt's one-hit shutout gets Hazen to state | Baseball
Hazen senior Jimmy Schmidt pitched a one-hit shutout as the Highlanders beat Enumclaw 1-0 to advance to the 3A state tournament for the first time since 2008.
The Highlanders (15-7) take on Kennewick (18-7) May 19 at 10 a.m. in Yakima in the first round of state.
May 14, 2012
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Matt Stuart nearly perfect, but Lindbergh still falls out of district tournament | Baseball
The Lindbergh boys baseball season came to an end with a 9-1 loss to North Kitsap in the district tournament May 12.
Earlier in the day, the Eagles (16-3) topped Franklin Pierce 8-0 thanks to another standout performance by Matt Stuart.
May 14, 2012
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